Education Reform: Romania’s new school year starts Sept. 7 with fresh evaluation standards in primary and lower secondary, plus a final Parliament vote next week on whether some high schools can add extra entrance exams; nearly 2.9 million students and preschoolers begin classes. Politics & Governance: President Nicușor Dan is expected to nominate a prime minister candidate, but government formation remains stuck after the fall of Ilie Bolojan’s cabinet in a no-confidence motion. Security & Defense: Romania’s Naval Forces neutralized explosive drone fragments in the Black Sea near Sulina, as Europe keeps trading accusations over drone incidents. Court & Justice: Romanian prosecutors ordered Andrew and Tristan Tate to stand trial over trafficking minors, rape and forming a criminal group, with both denying wrongdoing. Agriculture Protest: Romanian farmers plan a national protest in Bucharest on Sept. 15 over lack of state support, rising taxes and fees. EU-Ukraine Tech: The EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance will hold its inaugural meeting in Brussels on Sept. 11 to map next steps for drone and counter-drone rollout.